Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2023
19. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications made under the scheme to assist businesses with the price of kerosene in counties Roscommon and Galway, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51206/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 6th September this year, I launched the Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene to provide support to businesses that were impacted by significant increases in the cost of this fuel following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The scheme provided eligible businesses with a payment to reimburse them for half of their increased costs in the period from 1st March to 31st December 2022, compared to the equivalent period in 2021.
The implementation of this scheme delivered on a commitment that I made earlier this year to ensure that businesses that rely on kerosene for heating purposes are supported in the same manner as those that have already received support in respect of increased electricity and natural gas costs under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme.
The Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene closed to applications on the 31st October this year.
Although the Scheme is now closed to applications, the approval process is continuing and will be concluded shortly with payments made by the end of the year.
|
County |
Total no. of applications |
|
Galway |
49 |
|
Roscommon |
14 |
